Decalibrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈkælɪbɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Decalibrate is a verb meaning (intransitive, of a measuring instrument) To lose calibration and therefore not be accurate.
Meaning
(intransitive, of a measuring instrument) To lose calibration and therefore not be accurate.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To perform some action to remove the calibration of an instrument.
Example Sentences
it is important to not go over the pipetteman volume limit because that will decalibrate the machine.
Aneroid and electronic instruments, decalibrate easily and frequently and require routine accuracy checks.
Word Forms
- decalibrates
- decalibrating
- decalibrated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disadjust, devaluate, deconfigure, deflate, decelerate, devalue.
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